Stargate (asterism) explained

Stargate Cluster
Epoch:J2000
Class:Multiple Star System
Ra:[1]
Appmag V:6.61 to 11.56
Constellation:Corvus
Names:STF 1659

The Stargate Asterism or Stargate Cluster is an asterism in the constellation Corvus consisting of six stars, also known as STF 1659.

Star[2] Tycho id Hipparcos id Magnitude Distance (ly) Spectral Type
A 5530-02065-1 61466 7.92 354 G0
B 5530-02062-1 61465 8.34 285
C 5531-01564-1 None 11.46 Unknown
D 5531-01190-1 None 9.91 Unknown
E 5530-02063-1 61449 6.69 486 G5
F 5531-01561-1 61486 6.61 402 F0

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jimmy Perez . Struve 1659 - The Stargate . 2011-05-14.
  2. Web site: Stargate PlatformX . Stargate Name . 2011-05-14.